Travel, recreation and leisure

Dippin' daze

Article Abstract:

A writer describes her and family's experience fishing during the summer at the Kenai River in Alaska. The tide was spilling red salmon into the river as seasoned dipnet fishermen use hand-trucks for their catch. Body-hugging neoprene waders are recommended for easier fishing.

The boat

Article Abstract:

A man buys a second-hand, inflatable Zodiac boat for his fishing trips with his family in Alaskan rivers. After the family's first fishing trip on the new boat that turned out to be a disappointment, the man mulls over buying an airplane for his future fishing expeditions.

An "egg"cellent adventure

Article Abstract:

An Alaskan recounts a neighbor's humorous family fishing trip on the Susitna River. The outstanding composure the fisherman displayed despite the occurrence of unfortunate circumstances that may have ruined the outing are discussed.